Anne of Kyiv
French Queen, middle daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Prince of Kyiv and Novgorod
About Anne of Kyiv
Lived 1025 – 1075 (aged 49–50). Anne of Kyiv was a French aristocrat.
Regency
Upon Henry's death on 4 August 1060, Philip succeeded to the throne. The signature was most likely placed by a Rus' assistant of the Queen. Under the king's rubric, there is a cross and eight letters in Cyrillic, probably meaning "Ana Reina", the contemporaneous French for "Queen Anne".
Evidence for Anne's role in government, however, disappears in 1061, around the time she remarried. Her second husband was Count Ralph IV of Valois. This marriage was controversial because of the couple's affinity (as Ralph was Henry's cousin), and it constituted bigamy, since Ralph was still technically married to his second wife, Haquenez. Ralph was excommunicated for these transgressions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anne of Kyiv?
French Queen, middle daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Prince of Kyiv and Novgorod
When was Anne of Kyiv born?
Anne of Kyiv was born in 1025 in Kyiv.
When did Anne of Kyiv die?
Anne of Kyiv died on 5 September 1075 in France.
What was Anne of Kyiv's occupation?
Anne of Kyiv was an aristocrat.
What nationality was Anne of Kyiv?
Anne of Kyiv was French.
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